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Vice President's Secretariat
Sanskrit is the invaluable window to Indian cultural treasure house: Vice President
VP calls for promoting Sanskrit Learning;
Compliments students for trekking 12000 feet on Himalayas and hoisting ‘Sanskrit Flag’;
Protect nature and preserve culture for better future: VP tells Students
Addresses Students of a trekking expedition ‘Sahyadri to Himadri’
The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu has complimented students from Karnataka, here today, for learning Sanskrit and trekking up to 12,000 feet on Himalayas and hoisting the Sanskrit Flag as part of ‘Sahyadri to Himadri’ expedition.
As many as 46 students, including girls from Vasavi Primary and High School at Shivamogga called on the Vice President to share their experiences. The expedition was organized by Samskrita Bharati, a non-profit organisation working to revive Sanskrit.
Addressing the students and expedition team, who belonged to different age brackets from 11 years to 64 years, the Vice President wanted everybody to learn mother tongue and other languages including Sanskrit. He said Sanskrit is known as the mother of all languages and pointed out that scholars in western countries are doing research on Vedas, Upanishads and Sanskrit literature.
The Vice President emphasized the importance of Sanskrit as the invaluable window to Indian cultural treasure house as well as the origin of most Indian languages. He wished that students should be encouraged to learn this language to understand the depth and richness of Indian heritage. “We shouldn’t neglect Sanskrit, Governments and Educational institutes should provide an opportunity to learn Sanskrit”, he added.
Addressing students who have successfully completed a trekking expedition ‘Sahyadri to Himadri’ organized by Samskrita Bharati, Shri Naidu said that expeditions such as the one undertaken by them not only exposes them to different people, languages, cultures, and traditions but also inculcates the feeling of oneness and helps in national integration.
Shri Naidu advised students to develop an affinity towards nature and stressed the importance of protecting nature and preserving culture for a better future. “Love and Live with Nature,” he told them.
Saying that students must spend half the school time in classrooms and the remaining time in the playgrounds, Shri Naidu asked students to focus their energies on aspects such as sports, games, arts, dance, music, and crafts.
The Vice President also wanted the students to develop an inquisitive mind and understand subjects in a concept-based manner rather than by rote method. He stressed that it was important to learn to do things and develop a pragmatic outlook.
Shri Naidu, while expressing concern over the spread of lifestyle diseases advised all of them to develop the habit of practicing Yoga or Exercise and not get swayed by junk food and always eat healthy food.
The Vice President also asked students not to get disappointed or disheartened if they did not get the expected marks and told them that the report card was not the end of education.
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates Dipa Karmakar on winning Gold in vault event at FIG World Challenge Cup
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Dipa Karmakar on winning Gold in vault event at FIG World Challenge Cup.
“India is proud of Dipa Karmakar! Congratulations to her on winning a well-deserved Gold in the vault event at the FIG World Challenge Cup in Mersin, Turkey. This win is a prime example of her tenacity and never-say-die attitude”, the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Tourism
Tourism Ministry organizes roadshow at Chandigarh ahead of the first Global Tourism Investors’ Summit to be held in New Delhi
Ministry of Tourism, Government of India is organizing the 1st Global Tourism Investors Summit from 10th to 12th April 2023 in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi to bring together global businesses, thought leaders, and policymakers to understand and explore Tourism Business opportunities in India.
In this regard, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India organized a Roadshow for the Northern region, on 17th January 2023 at CII Northern Region Office, Chandigarh to bring together global businesses, thought leaders, and policymakers to understand and explore Tourism Business opportunities in India.
The Roadshow event in Chandigarh was attended by State Governments officials from Chandigarh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir and had 100+ registrations. Deputy Director General  Mr. Arun Srivastava represented the Ministry of Tourism at the roadshow. The event focused on promoting India as an investment destination for travel, tourism, and hospitality by identifying State-Specific investment possibilities and discuss avenues to promote sustainable tourism.
The State Officials presented on the recent major policy initiatives by their Tourism/ Industries Department to improve ease of doing business and gave a brief summary of unique fiscal and non-fiscal incentives in the tourism and hospitality sector along with recent investment-related success stories. The roadshow was organized and planned in order to raise awareness and knowledge about the Global Tourism Investors' Summit. Mr. Arun Srivastava stated that the Ministry of Tourism is partnering with Central Ministries and State Governments for the 1st Global Tourism Investors Summit and that the event will be a platform to showcase investible opportunities to potential domestic and global investors.
Ministry of Finance
Seychelles’ Tax Inspectors Without Borders  programme launched in partnership with India
Tax Inspectors Without Borders , a joint initiative of the United Nations Development Programme  and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development , launched its programme in Seychelles on 4th October, 2021. India was chosen as the Partner Administration and has provided Tax Expert for this programme.
This programme is expected to be of 12 months duration during which India, in collaboration with the TIWB Secretariat and support of the UNDP Country Office in Mauritius and Seychelles, aims to aid Seychelles in strengthening its tax administration by transferring technical know-how and skills to its tax auditors through sharing of best audit practices. The focus of the programme will be on Transfer Pricing cases of tourism and financial services sectors.
Shri J.B. Mohapatra, Chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes  attended the launch through videoconferencing along with Mr. Patrick Payet, Secretary of State, Ministry of Finance, Economic Planning & Trade of the Government of Seychelles; Mrs. Veronique Herminie, Commissioner General of Seychelles Revenue Commission; Mr. Ben Dickinson, Head of Global Relations and Development Division of the Centre for Tax Policy and Administration at the OECD; Ms. Rusudan Kemularia, Head of the TIWB Secretariat; and other senior officers of Seychelles, UNDP, OECD, TIWB Secretariat and Foreign Tax & Tax Research Division of CBDT.
This programme is the sixth TIWB programme which India has supported by providing Tax Expert.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare addresses an event to mark the International Nurses Day
“A strong nursing sector is an essential building block of a strong healthcare sector. Nurses are the heart and soul of caring”: Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar
Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Dr Bharati Pravin Pawar today addressed an event to mark the International Nurses day. The event was organised by the Indian Nursing Council in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. International Nurses Day is a global event observed on the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing, to honour the nurses in healthcare, for their diligence and service to society.
Congratulating the entire nursing fraternity for their dedicated service to the nation, Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar said, “Nurses play a vital role in the healthcare industry and are the most important link between a doctor and the patient. Nurses are the heroes who attend to the needs of their patients, be it day or night without a frown on their face. They are the backbone of the healthcare industry, who tirelessly take care of all the requirements of the patients.”
Applauding the remarkable role of the nursing fraternity in the COVID pandemic, the Union Minister of State stated that no words are enough to thank the contribution made by the nurses during the COVID pandemic. This fills us with the deep thought of gratitude and respect for this noble profession. She further noted that Nursing is currently the largest occupational group in the health sector, accounting for approximately 59% of the health professionals and serves as the first point of contact and this makes their role all the more important in the healthcare delivery system. “A strong nursing sector is an essential building block of a strong healthcare sector. Nurses are the foundation of hospitals. They are the heart and soul of caring. Nurses play a key role in individual and community’s health. Investing in nursing will help in achieving our objectives of Universal Health Coverage through improved health services and disease prevention”, she added.
Highlighting the initiatives of the Government in the Nursing sector, the Union MoS briefed about a technology platform ‘Nurses Registration & Traking System’- A Live Register of Nurses developed by Indian Nursing Council and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The Indian Nurses Live Register is an online registry which provides latest information of the currently practicing nurses, thereby helping the Government in better manpower planning and policy making for the nursing professionals in India. In addition to this, Indian Nursing Council  has also set up a skill simulation lab in Delhi NCR to provide state-of-the-art training to nursing faculty. Further, Nurse practitioner in Critical Care residency program has been developed by INC and specialized courses in Geriatric and psychiatry nursing are in pipeline, she added.
Ministry of Culture
Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal inaugurates exhibition “Women and Nation Building: 1857 to the Republic” at National Archives of India, New Delhi today
The exhibition highlights the role of women in nation building and freedom struggle and throws light on unknown aspects of their contribution : Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal
On the occasion of 133rd Foundation Day of National Archives of India Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal inaugurated the exhibition “Women and Nation Building: 1857 to the Republic” at National Archives of India, New Delhi today.
On the occasion Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal said it was the idea of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to highlight unsung heroes of the freedom struggle in which women played an important part . He said that the exhibition highlights the contributions of women in nation building and freedom struggle from 1857 in an interesting manner. Citing examples of Durgawati Devi and Kasturba Gandhi ,Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal said that the exhibition throws light on important and unknown aspects of their contribution.
This exhibition is an endeavor to showcase the contribution of women in the process of nation building. Whether it was India’s struggle for freedom from the oppressive colonial rule, eradication of social evils such as child-marriage and untouchability, facilitating education of the female, or framing of the Constitution for Independent India – women had always been at the forefront and left their indelible footprints on the road from the first war of Indian independence to the proclamation of Indian Republic.
The Exhibition presents a selection of original documents drawn from the attics of the archival repository, i.e., official files of the government, private papers of eminent personalities, as well as from the rich collection of rare books held in the NAI Library.
The Exhibition includes contributions of known, lesser-known as well as unknown and unsung women in the process of Indian nation building. This encompasses a journey of over 93 years, from 1857 to 1950. These women leaders came from variegated backgrounds and belonged to diversified professions. They were recognized as: freedom fighters, soldiers , social reformers, educationists, and litterateurs.
The exhibition will remain open for public viewing till 30 April 2023 from 10: 30 am to 5:00pm on each day including Saturday, Sunday and National Holidays.
The National Archives of India is an attached office under the Ministry of Culture. National Archives of India has at present in its repositories a collection of over 18.00 cr. pages of Public Records, which include files, volumes, maps, bills assented to by the President of India, treaties, rare manuscripts, oriental records, private papers, cartographic records, important collection of Gazettes and Gazetteers, Census records, assembly and parliament debates, proscribed literature, travel accounts etc. A major chunk of Oriental records is in Sanskrit, Persian, Odia, etc.
Ministry of Culture
‘Jai Hind’ – The New Light & Sound Show at Red Fort to be inaugurated by Home Minister Shri Amit Shah tomorrow
Key Highlights:
- The new Light and Sound Show at Red Fort by ASI is titled as ‘Jai Hind’.
- The Light and Sound Show ‘Jai Hind’ at Red Fort will be showcased in Hindi and English Languages.
- A total of 700 people can watch the show in a one time watch
The much awaited Light and Sound Show at Red Fort will be inaugurated by the Home Minister Shri Amit Shah tomorrow evening.
The new avatar of Light andvSound Show at Red Fort titled ‘Jai Hind’ will be a dramatic presentation of the bravery and the history of India from the 17th century to the present day. The one-hour long Light and Sound Show ‘Jai Hind’ divided into three parts will bring to life key episodes from India’s history including the rise of the Marathas, the 1857 War of Independence, the rise of the Indian National Army and the INA trials, the fight for Independence and India’s continuing progress over the past 75 years by using all forms of performance art - projection mapping, live action films, light and immersive sound, actors, dancers and puppets. The 3-part show will be showcased at different monuments inside Red Fort starting with Naubatkhana to Deewan–e- Aam to Deewan-e-Khas.
The show will be showcased to general public in English and Hindi Languages with a seating arrangement of 700 people for a one time watch.
Beautifully conceptualized, scripted and executed, this approximately 1 hour-long show is a one-of-its-kind visual and cultural treat highlighting the India’s rich history and heritage to newer generations through interactive techniques.
The Light and Sound Show in Red Fort is commencing afresh after a gap of almost 5 years.
As a part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, Archaeological Survey of India has already opened 4 Museums namely the Yaad-e-Jallian museum, the Museum on 1857- India’s first war of Independence, Azaadi ke Diwane and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Museum in Red Fort. Now the addition of new Light and Sound show will further strengthen a patriotic pride among the visitors.
In recent years, Archaeological Survey of India is continuously working by glorifying the monuments and sites across the country thereby enhancing the visitor experience, be it the illumination during the achievement of 100 crore vaccination or celebration of 75 years of independence and hoisting G20 delegates.
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates Aanchal Thakur on winning India’s first international medal in skiing at FIS International Skiing Competition in Turkey
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Aanchal Thakur on winning India’s first international medal in skiing at FIS International Skiing Competition in Turkey.
“Well done Aanchal Thakur for winning an international medal in skiing! The entire nation is ecstatic on your historic accomplishment at the FIS International Skiing Competition in Turkey. Wishing you the very best for your future endeavours”, the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Power
BijliUtsav’ organized by REC in Kevadia as part of AzadiKaAmritMahotsav
As part of ‘AzadiKaAmritMahotsav’ – to celebrate 75 years of Independence and in remembrance of the Iron Man of India Shri Vallabhbhai Patel, REC Limited, a public sector company under the Ministry of Power organized a ‘BijliUtsav’ near Statue of Unity in Kevadia, Gujarat.
Mr. JayeshKedaria, Superintendent Engineer, Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Limited  and Mr. AG Patel, Executive Engineer, Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Limited  inaugurated the event in presence of other senior dignitaries from the power department and REC Limited.
As part of the event a mobile exhibition and various cultural programs such as nukkadnataks, song, drama and movie screening were conducted to impart knowledge on subjects such as the benefits of electricity and its conservation, Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and Covid safety protocols etc. The people were also apprised of various government schemes such as Saubhagya, Ujjala, Smart metering and also Rights of Consumers. The event concluded with the distribution of LED bulbs as prizes to the winners of the competitions.
The event witnessed Mr. JayeshKedaria speaking to the people highlighting the benefits of electricity, the challenges faced during electrification in remote areas and how the quality of life improved with access to power.
Given the large gathering, it was ensured that all Covid safety protocols such as social distancing and wearing of masks were adhered to.
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Government Working on a Separate Scheme to Address Delayed Payments Issues of MSMEs ¬ Shri Nitin Gadkari
Union Minister for MSME and Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari today said that Government is working on a separate scheme to address delayed payments issues of MSMEs wherein a dedicated fund will be created for payments to MSMEs.
While commenting on delayed payments to MSMEs, Gadkari said that all efforts should be made to make payments immediately and all Government Departments have been given such directions.
He was speaking while interacting via video conferencing with the representatives of the Associated Chambers of Commerce of India  on impact of COVID-19 on MSMEs.
Shri Gadkari called upon the industry that while the government has allowed certain industry sectors to start functioning, it is also needed to be ensured by industries that necessary preventive measures are taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19. He emphasized that organizations should ensure that their workers and executives are taken care of by providing food, shelter and maintaining social distancing norms.
He stressed that there is also need to focus on import substitution to replace foreign imports with domestic production. He urged enterprises to make use of technology and mentioned that research, innovation and quality improvement can play a major role in industrial development.
The Minister recalled that Government of Japan has offered special package to its industries for taking out Japanese investments from China and move elsewhere. He opined that it is an opportunity for India and which should be grabbed.
He mentioned that work on Green Express Highway has already started, and this is an opportunity for industry to make future investments in industrial clusters, industrial parks, logistics parks. He opined that there is a need to expand the horizon of industrial cluster in areas other than metro cities and urged that such proposals be submitted to Government.
Shri Gadkari emphasized that all the related stakeholders should work together and tap the opportunities that will be created when the COVID-19 crisis gets over. He called upon all sectors to remain positive in adversity.
Some of the issues pointed out by the representatives and the suggestions given included: prioritizing launch of interest subvention scheme, opening the markets along with starting operations of the industries, effective implementation of RBI guideline related to providing additional liquidity to industries, etc.
Shri Gadkari responded to the questions from representatives and requested for sending suggestions and assured all the help from the government. He informed that he would take up the issues with related departments/stakeholders to devise solutions at the earliest.
During this interaction, the representatives of ASSOCHAM expressed concerns regarding various challenges being faced by MSMEs amid COVID-19 pandemic along with few suggestions and requested support from the government to keep the MSME sector afloat.
Ministry of Science & Technology
World Youth Skills Day celebrated at CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography
Goa | July 15, 2022
Atal Innovation Mission and CSIR in collaboration celebrate “World Youth Skills Day” across CSIR Labs in the country by inviting the students of ATLs to the CSIR Labs. It was a great learning experience for the students to visit the lab and interact with CSIR Scientists and learn about the possibilities that emerge from science and innovation.
CSIR- National Institute of Oceanography, Dona Paula Goa  had organized a half-a-day interactive session for the ATL schools under CSIR ‘Jigyasa’ program today. At the inaugural session Dr. Maria-Judith Gonsalves, Sr. Principal Scientist of CSIR-NIO, welcomed the students and teachers and elaborated on the importance of skilling and upskilling. She expressed her views and thoughts about the event which will be beneficial to the youth as along with technological advancement there is new world of work with increasing importance on skills and training, and emphasised that Indian youth should constantly upgrade their skill. She also elaborated on the purpose for celebrating the world youth skill day.
The students got an opportunity to visit various laboratories and got their hands on training, learning about the zooplankton and Phytoplankton, they also learnt about different minerals present in rocks. The students visited the Marine Instrumentation Division where they were enlightened by the latest design in technology and working about of the CBOT, AUV, AVP and SREP. The students later visited the Central Analytical Facility where they were explained about the working of various machine such as Gas Chromatography Mass spectrometer, and Gas Chromatography Isotopic Ratio Mass spectrometer.
41 Students along with 9 teachers participated in the half day event and had and had excellent opportunity to interact with Scientists & research scholars and understanding the research activities of CSIR-NIO.
Atal Innovation Mission , NITI Aayog is Government of India’s flagship initiative to promote a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in the country.
It was with a vision to ‘Cultivate one Million children in India as Neoteric Innovators’, Atal Innovation Mission has established ~9500 Atal Tinkering Laboratories  in schools across India. The objective of this scheme is to foster curiosity, creativity, and imagination in young minds; and inculcate skills such as design mindset, computational thinking, adaptive learning, physical computing etc.
CSIR laboratories are known for their involvement in modern science discoveries as well as contributions in technology development. Atal Innovation Mission and CSIR are making joint efforts to popularize science, technology and innovation to inculcate scientific temper amongst school students through various initiatives like “Jigyasa: Student – Scientist Connect programme” and physical lab visits. United Nations General Assembly declared July 15 as World Youth Skills Day, to celebrate the strategic importance of equipping young people with skills for employment, decent work and entrepreneurship.
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